Family and couples psychotherapy

• Conflicts and frequent arguments in the relationship
• Communication problems between partners
• Loss of closeness and emotional connection
• Sexual problems and mismatch in intimacy
• Infidelity and loss of trust
• Jealousy and possessiveness
• Differences in expectations and life goals
• Problems with sharing responsibilities and roles
• Financial conflicts and disagreements
• Difficulty making joint decisions
• Considering divorce or staying in the relationship
• Adjusting after infidelity or a crisis

* Couples therapy requires both partners to attend sessions and work on the relationship together.

• Conflicts between parents and children (of all ages)
• Problems with discipline and setting boundaries
• Communication difficulties within the family
• Sibling relationships (rivalry, conflicts)
• Problems with the extended family (in-laws, parents…)
• Different parenting styles and disagreements about upbringing
• Family behavior patterns that don’t work
• Lack of support and understanding among members
• Emotional distance in the family
• Codependency and unhealthy bonds

• Arrival of the first child and adjusting to parenthood
• Divorce and separation of parents
• Blended families and complex family situations
• Adapting after the loss of a family member
• Children leaving home (empty nest syndrome)
• Adolescents growing up and becoming independent
• Financial crises and changes
• Changes in life circumstances (relocation, migration)
• Caring for older family members
• Reuniting after a long separation

• Difficulties managing children’s behavior
• Problems setting rules and boundaries
• Inconsistent parenting
• Support for parents of children with special needs
• Anxious parents and overprotection
• Balancing work and parenthood
• Emotional regulation in parents (burnout, frustration)
• Parenting after divorce (co-parenting)
• Feeding and sleeping problems in children
• Preparing for important transitions (school, puberty)

• Destructive communication patterns (criticism, defensiveness, contempt)
• Passive-aggressive behavior in the family/relationship
• Avoiding difficult conversations and topics
• Constant disagreement and arguments
• Difficulty listening to and understanding others’ perspectives
• Lack of empathy among members
• Inability to solve problems together
• Conflicts escalating to verbal or emotional abuse
• Difficulty expressing needs and feelings
• Disconnection despite physical closeness

• Coping with a family member’s illness
• Mental health of one member and its impact on the family
• Addiction and recovery in the family context
• Secrets and unspoken issues in the family
• Cultural and intergenerational differences
• Domestic violence (emotional, verbal)
• Debt and financial stress
• Eating problems among family members
• Technology and the digital gap between generations
• Religious and value disagreements

* In cases of physical violence, the safety of all family members must be ensured first.

• Preparing for marriage and life together
• Talking about expectations and a vision of the future
• Family planning and parenthood
• Financial planning and agreements
• Understanding family patterns passed down from one’s origin
• Strengthening communication skills before a crisis
• Aligning values and life goals
• Preventing future conflicts through better understanding

* Premarital counseling helps couples build a solid foundation before getting married.

• Deciding about divorce (stay or leave)
• Emotional support during the divorce process
• Communication for the children’s sake during and after divorce
• Co-parenting and childcare arrangements
• Minimizing harm to children during divorce
• Resolving practical issues constructively
• Overcoming anger, sadness and disappointment
• Adapting to the new family system after divorce

* The goal is a constructive divorce with the least harmful consequences for all family members, especially children.